LOPEZ ISLAND, WA. – (KGMI.com) Deputies in San Juan County are investigating a fatal hunting accident.

Sheriff Eric Peter says the incident happened on Lopez Island on Saturday, November 18th.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are assisting with the investigation, along with Anacortes Police and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Peter adds that additional information will be released after their investigation is fully complete.